Cheltenham to host charity race on 14th November (revised date!)

07-08-2010

Riders are invited to apply for a place in a charity race to be held on 15th October 14th November at Cheltenham in aid of Greatwood.  For more information on this wonderful charity, please look at www.racehorsesgreatwood.org 

An application form is available by clicking on this link: greatwoodappform2010.doc

CHARITY SWEEPSTAKE 

15TH OCTOBER 14TH NOVEMBER 2010

IN AID OF

GREATWOOD

SUPPORTED BY THE AMATEUR JOCKEYS ASSOCIATION

RACE CONDITIONS

The British Horseracing Authority have granted exemptions from the effects of Rule A38 for this race as it is being run outside the Rules of Racing.  Therefore it will not count for any purposes on the horse’s career record.

For 4 year olds and upwards who have run at least twice 

under the recognised Rules of Racing

Distance – One mile, five furlongs, to be started by flag

Weight.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 11 stone 7 lbs

All horses to be rated 80-125 for hurdlers/steeplechasers

(also open to such horses rated 79 or below) 

0-80 for horses that have run twice in a NH flat race

Point-to-pointers can also run subject to individual clearance

All horses to be vaccinated in accordance with Rule E18/19 of the Rules of Racing 

This is an invitation race but riders are responsible for finding their own horses.  All riders must produce a medical certificate to confirm their fitness to ride for the Clerk of the Scales and must agree to receiving medical attention should it be deemed necessary if sustaining a fall during the race.  All riders must provide their own equipment including the new mandatory back protector and new skull cap as laid down under the Rules of Racing January 2002 Standards

Each rider will be insured for Personal Accident & Public Liability 

from Weighing Out until Weighing In

Each rider is requested to raise a minimum of £3000 in sponsorship

and must deposit £1500 of this by 15th September via the AJA.  

The outstanding £1500 must be paid by 8th October to enable the rider to take part.  

Each rider is requested to raise a minimum of £2500 in sponsorship

Any rider withdrawing their entry from this race at any time and 

for any reason will forfeit any sponsorship monies already lodged.

A Maximum of 12 riders only

Registered charity no: 1117322